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Call to Order / Roll Call.
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the
Library Board
Library Conference Room
200 South Main Street, Prosper, Texas
Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6:15 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:19 p.m. Board members present: Heidi Bullock, Andy Cartwright,
Mandi Jackson, Lenorah Johnson, Karey Pustejovsky, and Rhonda Thomas. Absent: Bobbi Parry,
PISD Liaison: Melissa Surratt, Absent.
Staff: Leslie Scott, Library Director, Absent.
Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the December 20, 2018, Library Board
meeting.
Motioned by Cartwright, second by Thomas. Approved 6-0.
Comments by the Public.
None.
Report on Library Board update.
It was proposed that meetings continue to be held on the third Thursday of the month at 6:15 p.m., with
the exception of the April meeting, which would take place on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:15 p.m.
Motioned by Jackson, seconded by Cartwright. Approved 6-0.
Jackson raised a question about measuring library usage, and whether benchmarks have been set which,
once surpassed, would warrant extending opening hours. Jackson also recommended that consideration
be given to identifying holiday-themed books with a special sticker or icon, to help patrons find these
items in the collection.
Discussion on selection of a new Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary.
Members discussed Board officer roles. It was proposed that Johnson serve as Chair, Cartwright
as Vice -Chair, and Pustejovsky as Secretary.
Motioned by Bullock, seconded by Jackson. Approved 6-0.
Report from PISD Librarian Melissa Surratt.
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Report from Library Director.
None.
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Board Members reviewed the December monthly report and noted that program attendance and
Circulation dipped slightly from November, likely due to the holidays.
8. Discussion on the draft Long Range Plan
It was proposed that the Board approve the plan in its current form, while recognizing that small edits
will be made from time -to -time by the Director as it is an ever -green document.
Motioned by Johnson, seconded by Jackson. Approved 6-0.
9. Determine topics for review/discussion at future meetings.
Board members will explore the potential of establishing a library foundation at a future date.
10. Informational Items.
Next meeting will be February 21, 2019, at 6:15 p.m.
11. Adjourn.
Motioned by Cartwright, seconded by Bullock. Approved 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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